PHELISNA

Interim DeCision #2913 MATTER OF PHELISNA In Exclusion Proceedings A-26006147 Decided by Board July 8, 1982 (1) An applicant in exclusion proceedings generally has the burden establishing that the exclusion proceedings are improper. (2) In order to prove that exclusion proceedings are improper, the applicant must establish that she made an entry into the United States. (3) Where an alien alleges that an "entry" without inspection has been made, the alien must establish that she actually and intentionally evaded inspection. (4) The fact that an alien knowingly comes to the United States…